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ELWELL, Arthur Joseph
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 88183, T102146 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 27 April 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Aircraftman |
| Last Unit: | 2 Medical Receiving Station (RAAF) |
| Born: | Cygnet, Tasmania, Australia, 7 February 1924 |
| Home Town: | Cygnet, Huon Valley, Tasmania |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Died: | Accidental (Ground Accident), Ross Creek, Queensland, Australia, Ross Creek, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 1 May 1943, aged 19 years |
| Cemetery: |
Townsville War Cemetery, Queensland, Australia A.D.7., Townsville War Cemetery, Townsville, Queensland, Australia |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Port Cygnet Soldiers Memorial |
Service History
World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Involvement 88183 | |
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| 27 Apr 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, T102146, General Details Depot | |
| 30 Oct 1942: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Aircraftman, 88183, 2 Medical Receiving Station (RAAF) | |
| 30 Oct 1942: | Enlisted 88183 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by David Barlow
Son of William Donald and Alice Josephine Elwell of Cygnet, Tasmania
Aircraftman Arthur Joseph Elwell 88183 of Number 6 Medical Receiving Station accidentally drowned in Ross Creek, Townsville
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